HMS Kingston (Lord Clive Privateer)-- Part 2: Becoming a Privateer

The HMS Kingston was sold to privateers linked to the British East India Company on 14 January 1762 and renamed the Lord Clive.

During the Spanish-Portuguese War 1761-1763, the privateers fought on the side of Portugal and had plans for attacks on Buenos Aires and Montevideo.  Robert McNamara commanded the squadron of ships which included the Lord Clive (60 guns), Ambuscade (40) and the Portuguese ships including the frigate Gloria (38 guns).

On November 2, they sailed from Rio de Janeiro toward the mouth of the Rio de la Plara, but didn't attack because the Spanish were ready for them.

--Cooter